Event Project Management incorporates event and project management to create a new system of tools and techniques that enables event managers to research, design, plan, coordinate, and evaluate any event in order to produce a higher rate of return.

The following objectives will be covered:

- The holistic world of project management
- The role and skills of the project manager
- The advantages and disadvantages of the project environment
- Processes and disciplines used
- The major deliverables used
- The knowledge needed to manage simple or complex projects


Program Outline:
Stat time:08:30
Finish time:15:00

Project Management Overview

A holistic look at Project Management disciplines and processes and the characteristics of the Project Manager. We look at methodologies and their uses.

- The purpose of project planning
- Implementing teams

• Human Resource Management:
We cover the challenges of managing resources and look at the various management styles needed pertaining to the situation.

• Scope Management:
We identify how to set the scope of the project and manage all deviations to this scope.

• Communication Management:
We study the processes within communication, identify the barriers and create an awareness regarding the effectiveness and importance of communication.

• Quality Management:
We look at the different concepts of quality and identify the aspects that provide a quality solution to the client.

• Time Management:
We follow the processes of planning, estimating and controlling time, we calculate the critical path and understand the impact of slippages on the project.

• Cost Management:
We learn how to compile a comprehensive budget, learn about Earned Value concepts and how to control the budget.

• Risk Management:
We learn how to identify, assess and mitigate risks. In addition, we learn how to manage these risks proactively and not reactively.

- Understanding the importance of change management as a means to manage risk
- Developing responses to reduce or eliminate risk factors within a project

• Procurement Management:
We learn about the different aspects of procurement and how to apply them in various situations. This includes contract administration, management and closeout.

• Project Reporting:
- Assessing project performance
- Closure reports

Venue

Date: 29 September 2008 to 30 September 2008
Location: Hydepark Fountain Grove, Johannesburg
Cost: R4400.00

Contact: Tshidi Moahi
Company name: The Hedgehog Event
Telephone number: 27 11 704 1469
Email address enquiry@thehedgehogevent.com